All students are invited to participate in our first
Legacy Peak PTA
Reflections Arts Contest
Deadline for Entries (Extended!):
Nov. 3rd, 2025

Legacy Peak PTA is excited to join in this year’s National PTA Reflections cultural arts program. A chance for our students to express themselves, showcase their talents, and receive recognition for their creativity. Participation is free for all students.
Theme for 2025-26: “I Belong”
Categories open this year:
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Visual Arts (2D & 3D)
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Photography
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Literature
Grade Divisions:
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PreK-2nd Grade
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3rd-5th Grade
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Accessible Arts (all grades, for students with disabilities who receive services under IDEA or Section 504)
Contest Details
Basic Rules:
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Artwork must be the original work of the student.
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All artwork must be based on this year’s Reflections theme: “I Belong”.
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Students must include a title for the artwork (not the theme name itself).
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Students must include a written artist statement that explains how their art represents the theme and what inspired the work.
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Each entry must be accompanied by a completed entry form signed by parent/guardian (link to form below).
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Students are allowed one entry per art category (for example: one in visual arts and one in literature).
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Please reference specific guidelines for each arts category for information on size, specs, and other details (links below).
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Use of AI tools is NOT allowed in the creation of the art and artist statement.
Download Category Guidelines:
Learn more about crafting your entry at the National PTA Reflections site here.
View last year's national award winners here.
Submitting Your Entry:
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Option 1: Enter digitally via email—download and fill out your entry form and save/take photos of your entry following your category guidelines (links above), then attach and email to:
legacypeakpta@gmail.com
(Subject Line: "Reflections Entry") -
Option 2: Bring your physical entry and printed/signed entry form to Mr. Nelson in the Library—he’ll store them for the PTA to collect.
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We may contact you for physical copy or digital files as needed for the submissions so please ensure your email/phone number is current and correct on your entry form.
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Deadline to submit entries is Monday, Nov. 3, 2025 by PTA Meeting (3:30-4:30pm)
Judging and Recognition:
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The top 5 entries in each category and division will receive awards of excellence and be advanced to the El Paso Council PTA level. From there, top council entries will move up to Colorado PTA, and then National PTA.
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Judging will be provided by community volunteers who are not affiliated with any students at the school (not family/staff). Judges follow a standard rubric provided by the PTA Reflections program.
CELEBRATION! ALL entries will be recognized and put on display during our Friendsgiving & Gallery Night for students to proudly share with their friends and family!
Friendsgiving & Gallery Night will be held:
Thursday, Nov. 13th, 4pm-6pm at Legacy Peak

Questions about Reflections?
Contact Daniela Ware, PTA Reflections Chair, at: legacypeakpta@gmail.com

